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GMS – Innovative carbon material

Graphene MesoSponge® (GMS)

GMS is a three-dimensional graphene material featuring a sponge-like 3D structure with a shell thickness of a single carbon atom. As it achieves a balance of porosity, conductivity, corrosion resistance, and flexibility, this innovative carbon material may be key to overcoming notorious carbon material limitations resulting from trade-offs between longevity and performance.

The flexibility of GMS is particularly remarkable. GMS elastically deforms like rubber, defying the conventional wisdom of carbon materials as rigid. 3DC is the only entity in the world developing elastic carbon materials.

Overview of GMS features

  • Shell thickness of only one carbon atom → A large specific surface area on par with activated carbon
  • Contains many internal nanopores → Capable of retaining large volumes of active materials
  • Exceptionally small number of edge sites (starting points for chemical reactions) → Incredibly high oxidation resistance and reduced degradation
  • Formed from high-quality graphene → High conductivity matching that of carbon black
  • Offers sponge-like mechanical flexibility → Elastically deforms like rubber
GMSの構造

Wherever Energy Storage is used, so can GMS

①Spacecraft

Longer-lasting batteries in spacecraft will enable journeys to distant planets and stars, significantly advancing space exploration.

②Electric Airplanes

The electrification of airplanes leads to decarbonization and noise reduction.

③Storage Batteries

Store electricity generated by rooftop solar panels and use it within factories.

④Drones

Operate drones for extended periods to build the delivery infrastructure of the future.

⑤Storage Batteries (for Smoothing)

Large-scale storage batteries ensure a stable power supply even during typhoons when wind power generation is not possible.

⑥Storage Batteries (Home)

Install storage batteries in homes to use stored electricity for indoor lighting, cooking, and EV charging.

⑦EVs

Improved performance and longevity of batteries for EVs advance new mobility concepts like car-sharing and autonomous driving.

⑧Mobile Devices

Advances in batteries will lead to the creation of thinner, lighter, and longer-lasting mobile devices.

⑨Domestic Robots, Care Robots

The introduction of robots for household chores and caregiving reduces the burden in daily life.

⑩Pacemakers

Longer-lasting batteries in pacemakers eliminate the need for battery replacement, making replacement surgeries unnecessary.

⑪Storage Batteries (for Decentralization)

Storing electricity from nearby power plants enables a lifestyle independent of the power grid.